Saturday, March 31, 2012

Our first video this weekend is of a series of attempts at a First Ascent of (currently) the hardest route in Indian Creek, "Carbondale Short Bus" at 5.14-

The second here is a preview of the documentary about the life and legacy of Shane McConkey, a big mountain skier, BASE jumper and father of fat, rockered, powder skis. Unfortunately, Shane's life was cut short by a skiBASE accident last year. Just watching this short clip will move you.

And lastly, this video is a little inspiration for those of you who need a little push to get over the edge, to face your fears and to revel in the joy of knowing you can do it, whatever "it" may be.

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